Information and educational environment of a modern university

Abstract

Digital transformation in higher education sharpens demand for the systemic design of university information and educational environments (IEEs). These environments must support personalized learning. They also sustain digital competencies and academic sustainability under hybrid-format conditions, where the quality of educational outcomes depends on how consistently the institutional digital architecture is arranged. The study centers on the development of a conceptual and methodological model of an IEE for a modern university. Its impact on the quality of educational outcomes is assessed through systemic-structural analysis and pedagogical modeling. The empirical base adds a survey of 1,240 students and 86 faculty members at five Russian universities, a case study of digital platforms, plus correlation and factor analysis. Four complementary components of the IEE are identified: technological, content- methodological, communication-network, and organizational-managerial. It has been established that the balance of components and the level of digital maturity of the teaching staff are significant predictors of students' academic performance and professional readiness. A diagnostic toolkit and optimization matrix for the information and educational system (IES) have been developed, enabling the transition from fragmented digitalization to the architecture of a holistic educational ecosystem. The research results can be used to formulate digital transformation strategies for universities, moderate accreditation procedures, and develop faculty development programs.